This school has Academy status and is part of Prosper Learning Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.
Location:
Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road
West Denton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2LW
Interview Date: 20.03.2025 and 21.03.2025
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025
Thomas Bewick School is looking for skilled Learning Support Assistants with experience of supporting pupils with SEND, particularly those with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated conditions. All pupils have significant learning difficulties and complex needs, ranging from Engagement Level to lower National Curriculum levels.
Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people, catering for ages 3-19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with ASC. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The school is arranged over three different sites: our Broadwood Site in Denton Burn, and Sites 1 and 2 in West Denton. Our relevant, exciting, and challenging curriculum is taught and supported by a team of caring, friendly, and dedicated staff trained in a range of ASC specific approaches and strategies. All of our pupils have access to an autism-specific environment with various specialist facilities and activities available to support their learning and development.
Benefits of working for Prosper Learning Trust:
Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 to help vulnerable young people succeed against the odds. Four core values underpin everything we do as a Trust: Aspiration, Integrity, Resilience, and Kindness. We are looking for staff who share those values and want to support our young people.
* Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs.
* Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy for permanently excluded pupils and those struggling in mainstream school.
* Thomas Bewick Special School – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism.
* Harry Watts Academy – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism.
* Gilbert Ward Academy – Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or a diagnosis of autism.
The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Thomas Bewick School but may be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.
The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and offer successful candidates:
* A friendly and supportive team of staff willing to share expertise.
* Opportunities for career development and support through Trust-wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group.
* Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with favourable employer contribution rates.
* Employee-centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace.
* Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs).
* Cycle to work scheme.
For more information on why we think you should work for us, see our Trust website, where you will also find videos of what our current staff think.
Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.
Safeguarding Information:
Prosper Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for Disclosure from the DBS.
The Trust actively promotes equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. The Trust selects candidates for employment based on their skills, qualifications, and experience, in comparison against the person specification.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for an interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Online vetting checks will be carried out for candidates who are shortlisted.
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